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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.84, 25,223.94 and 14,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.84, 25,223.94 and 14,934.24 is: 20,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.84 : 25,223.94 = 14,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.84/25,223.94 = 14,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.84x = 25,223.94 × 14,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.84x = 376,700,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,700,373.71/18,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.53

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